Planets
How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight
What do astronauts ride to go into space?
Rockets
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun
What tool helps scientists see far away galaxies and stars?
Telescope
What are dirty snowballs called in space?
Comets
What planet is known as the red planet?
Mars
What do astronauts wear when walking in space?
A space suit
What is the famous constellation that looks like a spoon called?
The Big Dipper
What is the study of space called?
Astronomy
What is a comet’s tail made of?
Gas and dust
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What year did humans land on the moon?
1969
True or False: The hottest stars are blue.
True. The coolest stars are red
Where do astronauts live in space?
The International Space Station (ISS)
What are asteroids?
Small chunks of rock floating in space
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
What is the name of the first human on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What do stars produce that make them shine?
Light and heat
What is the name of NASA's famous space telescope?
A) The Hubble Space Telescope
B) The Bubble Telescope
C) Space Scope
A) The Hubble Telescope
What do we call a rock that burns up when entering Earth’s atmosphere?
A meteor
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
What was the first animal to orbit the Earth?
Laika the dog
What do you call a star that explodes?
A supernova
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What is a meteorite?
A meteor that reaches the ground